System EngineerAmentum

Amentum is seeking a dedicated results-oriented Senior Systems Engineer to support NSWC Dahlgren H20. 

Systems Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Providing technical engineering oversight in the development of the AN/SQQ-89 Advanced Baselines primarily in the surface ASW functional areas of Contact Management and Weapons Control, to include the following:
• Providing technical guidance to the baseline developers regarding performance and interface requirements.
• Providing engineering reviews including Performance Specification (P-Spec) baseline releases, Interface Design Specifications (IDSs), and Interface Change Requests (ICRs).
• Providing active representation on the AN/SQQ-89 Requirements Working Group meetings to manage the performance requirements for CRUDES and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) baselines.
• Providing active participation to the Bug Adjudication Board meeting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for analysis of Bugs reported against installed baselines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or ten (10) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to combat systems, command & control systems, and simulation/stimulation systems for Surface Ship Undersea Warfare (USW) US and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms.
• Additionally, ten (10) years professional systems engineering experience in support of UnderseaWarfare, including the qualifications below:
• Five (5) years concurrent experience as a team leader performing system engineering, system analysis and mission engineering efforts.
• Experience related to the identification, analysis and resolution of complex systems engineering issues involving platform, weapon, combat, C2, and fire control systems for Navy/Joint War fighting capabilities.
• Experience dealing with issues for a system employing Government Off- The-Shelf software (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf software (COTS) technology.
• Demonstrated experience developing system integration documents for surface ship weapons control systems and C2 systems, including understanding and developing Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Interface Change Requests (ICR), Interface Design Specifications (IDS), and Weapon Specifications (WS).
• Demonstrated experience with weapon, or combat system certification processes and requirements, specifically self-certification criteria for elements of these systems.
• Experience with FMS programs
• Work onsite at NSWC Dahlgren
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (at a minimum, must receive/be approved for an interim Secret security clearance in order to start) Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
• Salary: 85-105K

Preferred:

• Experience providing support in the definition and maintenance of top-level system architectures and program requirements.
• Experience providing technical support in the review, maintenance, generation, tracking, and distribution of system engineering documentation.
• Experience providing system engineering support for the continuous evaluation and refinement of new and existing system level requirements and upgrades.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing Concept of Operations documents and Concept of Employment (CONEMP) documents for supported systems.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in technology refresh planning by furnishing program specific systems engineering expertise and knowledge of current commercial off the shelf (COTS) technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze emergent problems, updates, and enhancements to determine the impact on USW system requirements to include new and emergent technologies.

       

Compensation Details:

$85,000-$105,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/06/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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